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The genetic variability that developed in plants during their evolution is the basis of their domestication and breeding into the crops grown today for food, fuel and other industrial uses. This book reviews the origins of crop domestication and their subsequent development over time. Num Pages: 256 pages, 110 illustrations. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 251 x 21. Weight in Grams: 754. 256 pages, 110 illustrations. The genetic variability that developed in plants during their evolution is the basis of their domestication and breeding into the crops grown today for food, fuel and other industrial uses. This book reviews the origins of crop domestication and their subsequent development over time. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: TVK. Dimension: 180 x 251 x 21. Weight: 754.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938017
- ISBN
- 9781845938017
Condition: New
€ 134.14
€ 134.14
The group of plants known as peppers is diverse, containing types that contribute to the fresh and processed food markets as well as varieties that are used in pharmaceuticals and other non-food commercial products. This book examines peppers from historical, genetic, physiological and production perspectives. Editor(s): Russo, Vincent M. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: PST; TVS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 245 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 850. Botany, Production and Uses. 280 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. Editor(s): Russo, Vincent M. The group of plants known as peppers is diverse, containing types that contribute to the fresh and processed food markets as well as varieties that are used in pharmaceuticals and other non-food commercial products. This book examines peppers from historical, genetic, physiological and production perspectives. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: PST; TVS. Dimension: 245 x 178 x 23. Weight: 850.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845937676
- ISBN
- 9781845937676
Condition: New
€ 134.14
€ 134.14
Food legumes are important constituents of the human diet and animal feed where they are crucial to a balanced diet, supplying high quality proteins. This title covers the history, origin and evolution, botany, breeding objectives and procedures, nutritional improvement, industrial uses and post-harvest technology of these crops. Editor(s): Pratrap, A.; Kumar, J. Num Pages: 432 pages, 26 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PST; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 253 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1242. 432 pages, 26 illustrations. Editor(s): Pratrap, A.; Kumar, J. Food legumes are important constituents of the human diet and animal feed where they are crucial to a balanced diet, supplying high quality proteins. This title covers the history, origin and evolution, botany, breeding objectives and procedures, nutritional improvement, industrial uses and post-harvest technology of these crops. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PSAK; PST; TVK. Dimension: 177 x 253 x 31. Weight: 1242.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845937669
- ISBN
- 9781845937669
Condition: New
€ 177.39
€ 177.39
Series: Modular Texts. 320 pages, 109 illustrations, 2 colour. At a time when the world's food supplies are increasingly unable to meet the needs of a burgeoning population, there is significant diversity of opinion concerning the benefits and perceived dangers of the application of biotechnology to food production. This book provides the reader with a guide to plants as both organisms and resources. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PST; TCB; TVK. Dimension: 210 x 246 x 20. Weight: 864.
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936884
- ISBN
- 9781845936884
Condition: New
€ 58.58
€ 58.58
Rubber is an economically important material that occurs naturally and can be produced synthetically. Many advances have been made in the understanding of the cultivation and biology of the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis. This book covers the essential elements of rubber breeding and physiology. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: KNAL; TVR; TVS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 172 x 21. Weight in Grams: 714. 240 pages, Illustrations, maps. Rubber is an economically important material that occurs naturally and can be produced synthetically. Many advances have been made in the understanding of the cultivation and biology of the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis. This book covers the essential elements of rubber breeding and physiology. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: KNAL; TVR; TVS. Dimension: 249 x 172 x 21. Weight: 714.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936662
- ISBN
- 9781845936662
Condition: New
€ 134.14
€ 134.14
hardcover. Coffee wilt disease has cost African coffee farmers an estimated $1 billion to date, resulting from reduced yields and the extra costs incurred in trying to manage the disease. Editor(s): Flood, Dr Julie. Num Pages: 216 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936419
- ISBN
- 9781845936419
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.70
€ 124.70
376 pages, 280 illustrations (128 are in colour). Insects are major pests of both natural and plantation forests in the tropics. This book intends to provide a broad-based, international review of this subject at a level suitable for advanced students and practitioners. It describes the ecology and biology of the insects with special reference to the economic damage they cause to trees. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: KNAL; TVP; TVQ; TVR. Dimension: 249 x 170 x 28. Weight: 1080.
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936365
- ISBN
- 9781845936365
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.14
€ 134.14
The Economics of Regulation in Agriculture. Compliance with Public and...
Brouwer, Floor; Jongeneel, R.; Fox, Glenn
Debates and investigates the cross-compliance system - whereby farmers comply with certain standards relating to the environment, food safety and animal and plant health. This book discusses cross-compliance in the context of existing standards, on-farm costs and the competitiveness of farm businesses. Num Pages: 296 pages, 19 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: LNKF; RNU; TVF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 181 x 21. Weight in Grams: 782. Compliance with Public and Private Standards. 296 pages, 19 b&w illustrations. Debates and investigates the cross-compliance system - whereby farmers comply with certain standards relating to the environment, food safety and animal and plant health. This book discusses cross-compliance in the context of existing standards, on-farm costs and the competitiveness of farm businesses. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: LNKF; RNU; TVF. Dimension: 247 x 181 x 21. Weight: 782.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935573
- ISBN
- 9781845935573
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.14
€ 134.14
Focusing on insect pests of tree fruits and combining behavioural research with crop protection applications, this book emphasizes the importance of environmentally sustainable approaches in an agroecosystem. It discusses both experimental and applied topics, including the conceptual framework of IPM, host detection mechanisms, and monitoring. Editor(s): Aluja, Martin; Leskey, T.C.; Vincent, C. Num Pages: 312 pages, 24 figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVP; PSVT7; TVP; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 180 x 26. Weight in Grams: 868.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845934842
- ISBN
- 9781845934842
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.38
€ 147.38
Covering science, management and husbandry systems, this book reviews the biological science and background to breeding meat poultry, specifically broiler, turkey and duck. It is suitable for researchers and students in animal science, as well as technical staff of breeding companies and poultry meat producers. Editor(s): Hocking, P. Series: Poultry Science Symposium Series. Num Pages: 480 pages, 44 figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: TVHB; TVHP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 178 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1204.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845933753
- ISBN
- 9781845933753
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.85
€ 161.85
book describes lessons learnt from an innovative scheme in India that improved yields in drylands. It shows how the scheme can be scaled up for other Dryland regions of the world. The scheme uses localised soil nutrient analyses to create an integrated, climate-smart fertilizer and planting plan that maximises yields for farmers. Editor(s): Raju, K. V.; Wani, S.P. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: TVB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 164 x 241 x 25. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780648156
- ISBN
- 9781780648156
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 163.21
€ 163.21
This book tells the story of 4 decades of research to domesticate new forage legume plants for heavy-clay soils, from discovery and selection of new germplasm to commercialisation Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: 1QMT; RBGB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 181 x 252 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1120.
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780646282
- ISBN
- 9781780646282
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.94
€ 190.94
Written by an international team of experts, this is one of the first books to cover utilization and conservation of crop wild relative and landrace diversity. Editor(s): Maxted, Nigel. Num Pages: 504 pages. BIC Classification: PSAK; PST; TVB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1108.
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780646138
- ISBN
- 9781780646138
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.94
€ 190.94
Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: TV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 256 x 197 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1016.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780645742
- ISBN
- 9781780645742
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 115.20
€ 115.20
This book is a compilation of globally relevant 23 leafy medicinal plants, discussed as individual chapters. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: MMG; PST; TVK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. .
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780645599
- ISBN
- 9781780645599
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.57
€ 135.57
Our ancestors chose to cultivate some plant species and not others. Through years of association with humans, these wild plants have been changed so that the crops we eat often hardly resemble their wild progenitors. Arranged into broad themes depicting the history of domestication, this book documents the history and biology of over 40 crops. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 219 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780645087
- ISBN
- 9781780645087
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.93
€ 65.93
The first book to cover crop breeding and crop management issues as well as genomic issues. Editor(s): Kumar, Arvind; Banga, Surinder S.; Meena, Prabhu Dayal; Kumar, Priya Ranjan. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: TVB; TVK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 806.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780644837
- ISBN
- 9781780644837
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.23
€ 62.23
A comprehensive reference on BT resistance, focused on updated knowledge of the mechanisms of resistance that insects have developed against BT toxins and strategies that have been proposed to overcome this problem. Editor(s): Soberon, Mario; Gao, Yulin; Bravo, Alejandra. Series: CABI Biotechnology Series. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: PSTP; TVP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 177 x 19. Weight in Grams: 696.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780644370
- ISBN
- 9781780644370
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 55.70
€ 55.70
Modelling is a useful tool for decision making in complex agro-industrial scenarios. Containing a selection of papers presented at the International Symposium of Modelling in Pig and Poultry Production 2013, this book reviews basic modelling concepts, descriptions and applications of production models and new methods and approaches in modelling. Editor(s): Sakomura, Nilva K.; Gous, Rob; Kyriazakis, Ilias. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TVHP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 252 x 172 x 24. Weight in Grams: 898.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780644110
- ISBN
- 9781780644110
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.77
€ 70.77
Highlighting the use of biocontrol agents as an alternative to chemical pesticides in the management of plant nematodes, this book reviews current progress and developments. Each biocontrol agent, i.e. nematophagous fungi, parasitic bacteria, predaceous mites, rhizobacteria, mycorrhiza and predaceous nematodes, has been described separately. Editor(s): Askary, Tarique Hassan; Martinelli, P. R. P. Num Pages: 500 pages. BIC Classification: TVP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 183 x 251 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1232.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780643755
- ISBN
- 9781780643755
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.52
€ 101.52
A key examination of the abiotic stresses that pose a significant threat to sustainable agriculture. Covering increasing temperature, flooding, drought, salinity, and heavy metals and ozone, it discusses how these abiotic stresses can be managed in a cost-effective and eco-friendly way. Editor(s): Chakraborty, Usha; Chakraborty, Bishwanath. Num Pages: 350 pages. BIC Classification: PSTP; TVK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 181 x 251 x 22. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780643731
- ISBN
- 9781780643731
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.23
€ 62.23
Climate Change and Agricultural Water Management in Developing Countri...
. Ed(S): Hoanh, Chu Thai; Smakhtin, Vladimir;...
Examines the social vulnerability to climate change among farmers at different scales, the linking of climate change with policy in agricultural water management, and results of water management on green-house gas emission as an effort in climate change mitigation. Editor(s): Hoanh, Chu Thai; Smakhtin, Vladimir; Johnston, Robyn. Series: CABI Climate Change Series. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1QFG; RNFD; RNPG; TV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 189. .
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780643663
- ISBN
- 9781780643663
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.75
€ 68.75
Aimed at students, garden centre managers and garden centre management courses, the book offers a practical approach backed by management theory. The text covers consumer behaviour; staff and stock management; marketing and productivity. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: KJM; KNPR; TVS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 251 x 19. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780643083
- ISBN
- 9781780643083
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.55
€ 118.55
Covering all aspects of botany, production and uses, this book presents a broad discussion of the most important topics for potato researchers and professionals. It assesses the latest research on plant growth; water use and seed production; covers all aspects of pest management; reviews postharvest issues; and nutritional value and flavour. Editor(s): Navarre, Roy; Pavek, Mark J. Num Pages: 384 pages, 120. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 251 x 171 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1028.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780642802
- ISBN
- 9781780642802
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.94
€ 140.94